‘Looking back to look forward’: event videos now online

A play list of 16 clips from ‘Looking back to look forward’, the three-hour long event held in Karachi on Jan 9, 2010 to commemorate Dr Sarwar and the 1953 student movement. Click this playlist link to see a list of all the clips. Clickable in chronological order below:

Video links: “Looking back to look forward”

Finally managed to convert and upload the video of the inspiring event held on Jan 9, 2010 to commemorate Dr Sarwar and the 1953 student movement – total of 16 clips, featuring great speeches, music, poetry and people –  http://www.youtube.com/p/A7510E99FB0730E2?hl=en_US&fs=1 Click here for photos and report of the event Video footage by Sakhawat Ali, tel 03012712659, [...]

“Students Movement leaders remembered: Revival of student activism termed must for reshaping society” – PPI report

Student speakers stated that majority of students do not raise their voices against evil practices that are being imposed on them. They held education institutions responsible for not providing the right platform to raise their voices. Lastly, they urged all students to recall such sacrifices of students in 1953 movement to acquire freedom in their campuses and education institutions.

Photos: ‘Looking back to look forward’

Photos from the events of Jan 9 & 10 in Karachi held to commemorate the 1953 student movement and its activists

‘Looking back to look forward’ – amazing turnout, thanks everyone

We didn’t think we’d be able to fill the 1000-seater hall. Everyone said “be happy if 500 people turn up”. The hall was FULL, thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of the volunteers and participants. Many people said it left them feeling rejuvenated and hopeful again

Upcoming event: Jan 9, 2010 – Honouring the legacy

LOOKING BACK TO LOOK FORWARD – CELEBRATING THE 1953 STUDENT MOVEMENT – Jan 9, 2010,
4.30 pm, Arts Council Bokhari Open Air Auditorium, Karachi